Argentina: Medal for the Battle of Pago Largo 31 March 1839.Rare bronze medal authorized by Argentine dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas for theenlisted men that fought in the battle of Pago Largo (see: Gillingham, HarroldE. South American Decorations and War Medals (1932) pp. 24-26; Ross,Robert L. and Stahl, Alan M. From a Thankful Nation: Latin American Medals& Orders in the Robert L. Ross Collection (2014) pp. 16-17). During thelong civil war for control of Argentina, Provincial Governor Genaro Beron deAstrada raised an army to challenge Rosas, but was badly defeated at PagoLargo. Reportedly, the Rosas army of Gen. Pascual Echague executed many enemyprisoners, including Gen. Beron. The lettering and images on the medal arestill legible, but the medal has significant wear, so only in fair to good condition;on an old correct replacement ribbon. Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege(30 days overseas), excluding postage, provided item is returned in samecondition when sold. Materials will be shipped USPS Ground Advantage Mail; willcombine postage for multiple purchases.
